Description
Bang Bang Salmon Bites are crispy, flavorful pieces of salmon coated in panko and tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-size cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1–2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2–3 tablespoons oil for pan frying or air fryer spray/oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3–4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice (optional, for tang)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Whisk eggs and water in another bowl. Place panko in a third bowl.
- Bread the Salmon: Dredge each salmon piece in flour, then dip in egg, and finally press into panko crumbs.
- Cook the Salmon Bites: Heat oil in a skillet and cook salmon bites for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar or lime juice.
- Combine & Serve: Toss salmon bites with sauce or serve sauce on the side. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is completely dry for crispy coating.
- Adjust sriracha for desired spice level.
- Work in batches when frying to avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Salmon Bites, salmon recipe, appetizer